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Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of  ‘6.69% GS 2024’,  ‘7.10% GS 2029’, ‘7.54% GS 2036’  ‘7.40% GS 2062’
Government of India  has announced the sale  of  “6.69% Government Security 2024” for a notified amount of ₹4,000 Crore  through price based auction using uniform price method,  “7.10% Government Security 2029” for a notified amount of ₹6,000 Crore  through price based auction using uniform price method,
 “7.54% Government Security 2036” for a notified amount of ₹11,000 Crore  through price based auction using uniform price method and  “7.40% Government Security 2062” for a notified amount of ₹9,000 Crore  through price based auction using multiple price method. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to ₹2,000 Crore against each security mentioned above. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on October 14, 2022 .
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the securities will be allotted to eligible individuals and institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on October 14, 2022. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on October 14, 2022  and payment by successful bidders will be on October 17, 2022 .
The Securities will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Ministry of Finance
Central Revenues Control Laboratory gets recognised as a Regional Customs Laboratory  of the World Customs Organisation
Central Revenues Control Laboratory , New Delhi, under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs, was today recognized as a Regional Customs Laboratory  of the World Customs Organisation  for Asia-Pacific Region. In a virtual signing ceremony Mr. KunioMikuriya, Secretary General, WCO and Mr. M. Ajit Kumar, Chairman, CBIC signed a Memorandum of Understanding  in this behalf.
Established in 1939, CRCL is the headquarters of 14 Revenue Laboratories, including 2 laboratories working at Government Opium & Alkaloid Works, Ghazipur&Neemuch. These laboratories have been upgraded extensively in past 3 years and new state-of-art equipments, costing about Rs.80 crore, have been installed. With the introduction of instrument based testing, Revenue Laboratories are, now, facilitating faster clearances, without compromising on law enforcement, and thereby playing a vital role in trade facilitation.
With its recognition as RCL, CRCL joins a select group of Customs Laboratories in the region like those in Japan & Korea. On this occasion, Secretary General Mr. KunioMikuriya complimented the Indian Customs Administration and the CRCL for achieving this distinction. Mr. M. Ajit Kumar, Chairman, CBIC underlined the active role played by India in Customs co-operation and reiterated the commitment of Indian Customs Administration to play a leading role in the region through this newly recognised Regional Customs Laboratory.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Blocking of Delhi Border by Farmers
Delhi Police has informed that Gazipur, Chilla, Tikri and Singhu borders of National Capital are blocked by agitating farmers and it is inconvenient to the residents of Delhi and neighbouring States. In any agitation, there is financial loss incurred by people and Governments.
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri G. Kishan Reddy in a written reply to question in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Culture
Ministry of Culture is organising photography contest 'Mela Moments' for photo enthusiasts
Main Highlights :
- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has highlighted importance of traditional fairs in ‘Mann Ki Baat’
- · Final and Monthly Awards will be awarded to the winners of the contest
- · The monthly Awards are of Rs 10,000; Rs 7,500, and Rs 5,000 for first, second and third prize category.
Ministry of Culture, Government of India is organising 'Mela Moments', a photography contest for photo enthusiasts. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has highlighted importance of traditional fairs during the 91st Edition of ‘Mann Ki Baat’.
All those who wish to participate in the photography contest can submit the best clicks from any fair, festival, mela and stand a chance to win cash prizes and exciting rewards.
Final and monthly Awards will be awarded to the winners of the event. The final awards will be of Rs 1,00,000, Rs 75,000, and Rs 50,000 for first, second and third prize category.
The monthly Awards are of Rs 10,000; Rs 7,500, and Rs 5,000 for first, second and third prize category.
In order to participate in the contest the given form needs to be filled:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Tkb-t08neMAb6EOHZGYlM5CfqfHMcDk8hVikPQye-Bs/edit?pli=1
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, during the 91st Edition of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on 31st July, 2022, highlighted the importance of traditional fairs in promoting the spirit of unity in diversity ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat’. The PM also said that fairs have also been of great cultural importance in our country. Fairs connect people and hearts. PM further highlighted that there are many traditional fairs of tribal societies in different states in our country. Some of these fairs are associated with tribal culture, while some are organized in connection with tribal history and heritage.
Related Links:
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1847058
Ministry of Railways
MINISTER OF RAILWAYS TO VISIT ODISHA
Hon’ble Minister of Railways, Communications, Electronics & Information Technology Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw will come to Odisha on a three-day visit from 19th June, 2023. During his visit Shri Vaishnaw will inspect Puri Railway station and will review the arrangements made for pilgrims in view of the world-famous Car Festival  in the evening.
Shri Vaishnaw will also visit Rath Yatra in the forenoon on 20.06.2023. Later he will proceed to Bahanaga Bazar to interact with the local people.
He will also visit the Balasore District Hospital and will meet with the officials of Hospital and District administration. Apart from this, Shri Vaishnaw will inspect and review the development of Balasore Railway Station.
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Competition Commission of India
CCI approves acquisition of Solenergi Power Private Limited by Shell Overseas Investments B.V.’s from Actis Solenergi Limited
The Competition Commission of India  by Shell Overseas Investments B.V.’s  from Actis Solenergi Limited under Section 31 of the Competition Act, 2002, yesterday.
The proposed combination pertains to acquisition of 100% shareholding and sole control of the Target by the Acquirer.
Acquirer is a company incorporated in the Netherlands and is a part of the Shell group. It is a holding company. Shell Plc is the ultimate holding company and directly and indirectly owns investments in various companies . Shell Plc’s shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange, Euronext Amsterdam and the New York Stock Exchange. The Shell Group is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with 83,000 employees in more than 70 countries.
Target is an investment company incorporated in Mauritius, belonging to the Actis group. It currently has investments in the renewable energy sector in India.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to launch financing facility under Agriculture Infrastructure Fund and release benefits under PM-KISAN tomorrow
Rs1 lakh crore Agriculture Infrastructure Fund will catalyze the creation of post-harvest management infrastructure and community farming assets
Funds of Rs. 17,000 Crore to be released to more than 8.5 crore farmers under the sixth instalment of PM-KISAN
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will launch the financing facility of Rs. 1 lakh crore under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund on 9th August at 11 AM via video conferencing. Prime Minister will also release the sixth instalment of funds of Rs. 17,000 crore to 8.5 crore farmers under the PM-KISAN scheme. The eventwill be witnessed by lakhs of farmers, cooperatives, and citizens across the country.Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, will also be present on the occasion.
The Union Cabinet has approved the Central Sector Scheme of financing facility under “Agriculture Infrastructure Fund” of Rs. 1 Lakh Crore. The Fund will catalyze the creation of post-harvest management infrastructure and community farming assets such as cold storage, collection centres, processing units, etc.These assets will enable farmers to get greater value for their produce, as they will be able to store and sell at higher prices, reduce wastage, and increase processing and value addition.Rs. 1 Lakh Crore will be sanctioned under the financing facility in partnership with multiple lending institutions; 11 of the 12 Public Sector Banks have already signed MOUs with the DAC&FW. 3% interest subvention and credit guarantee of up to Rs 2 Crore will be provided to the beneficiaries to increase the viability of these projects.The beneficiaries of the scheme will include farmers, PACS, Marketing Cooperative Societies, FPOs, SHGs, Joint Liability Groups , Multipurpose Cooperative Societies, Agri-entrepreneurs, Startups, and Central/State agency or Local Body sponsored Public-Private Partnership Projects.
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojna  scheme, launched on 01 December 2018, has provided a direct cash benefit of overRs. 75,000 Crore to more than 9.9 Crore farmers.This has enabled them to fulfil their agricultural requirements and support their families. The rollout and implementation of the PM-KISAN scheme has happened at an unparalleled pace, with funds being directly transferred into the Aadhaar authenticated beneficiaries’ bank account to prevent leakage and increase convenience for farmers. The scheme has also been instrumental in supporting farmers during the Covid-19 pandemic, through the release of nearly Rs 22,000 Crore to aid the farmers during the lockdown period.
Ministry of Defence
Change of Command of Western Fleet – 14 FEB
The Western Fleet, known as the ‘Sword Arm’ of the Indian Navy, witnessed a change of helm on 14 Feb 2020. The change of command was held at sea onboard the aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya. The baton of the Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet was handed over by Rear Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh, AVSM, NM to the new Fleet Commander, Rear Admiral Krishna D Swaminathan, VSM. The new Fleet Commander is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy , a specialist in Communications and Electronic Warfare and has commanded frontline warships such as INS Vidyut, INS Vinash, INS Kulish, INS Mysore and aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya.
The Western Fleet has been at the forefront of all naval operations across the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean Region since its inception, consistently executing the military, diplomatic, constabulary and benign roles of the Indian Navy. The Fleet has grown in capacity and capability over the years and presently include the aircraft carrier, multi-role destroyers and frigates, fleet tankers, three air squadrons and integral flights.
Under the command of Rear Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh, the Fleet has maintained a very high operational tempo, strengthening maritime and energy security, deterrence at sea and the Indian Navy’s position as a Net Security Provider in the Indian Ocean Region.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles loss of lives due to an accident in Maharashtra
Announces ex-gratia from PMNRF for the victims
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to an accident near Selsura in Maharashtra. The Prime Minister has also announced an ex-gratia from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund  for the victims.
In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister's Office tweeted;
"Pained by the loss of lives due to an accident near Selsura in Maharashtra. In this hour of sadness, my thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that those injured are able to recover soon: PM
PM @narendramodi announced that Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of those who have lost their lives in the accident near Selsura. Those who are injured would be given Rs. 50,000."
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Construction of Toilets under SBM
Swachh Bharat Mission  was launched on 2nd October, 2014 with the goal to make the rural areas of the country Open Defecation Free  by 2nd October, 2019, the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, by providing access to toilets to all the rural households. As it is a demand driven scheme, specific year-wise targets of construction of Individual Household Latrines  could not be set. More than 10 crore Individual Household Latrines  were constructed under the programme and, as a result, all the villages had declared themselves ODF by 2nd October, 2019. The States/UTs were however advised to ensure that any left out household was also covered under the programme to construct IHHL by entering details of such households in the online Integrated Management Information System  of SBM .
Having achieved the outcome of the ODF, Government has now been implementing Phase II of SBM  during the period from 2020-21 to 2024-25 with the focus to sustain the ODF status and to cover all the villages with solid and liquid waste management by 2024-25, i.e. to convert the villages from ODF to ODF Plus. In order to ensure that no one is left behind in having access to toilets, provision for incentive support for construction of IHHLs for new emerging households has been continued under SBM  Phase-II.
Year-wise details of IHHLs constructed from 2016-17 to 2021-22 under SBM , as reported by the States/UTs on the IMIS, are given below:
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Financial Year
|
|
No. of IHHLs constructed
|
|
2016-17
|
|
2,12,50,145
|
|
2017-18
|
|
2,87,79,807
|
|
2018-19
|
|
2,36,42,208
|
|
2019-20
|
|
1,19,45,526
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|
2020-21
|
|
47,60,689
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|
2021-22
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|
22,61,114
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|
Total
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|
9,26,39,489
State-wise details are given in Annexure.
This information was given by the Minister of State, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister’s Address to the Joint Sitting of the US Congress
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed a Joint Sitting of the US Congress on 22 June 2023 at the invitation of H.E. Mr. Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the US House of Representatives; H.E. Mr. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; H.E. Mr. Mitch McConnell, Senate Republican Leader; and H.E. Mr. Hakeem Jeffries, House Democratic Leader.
H.E. Ms. Kamala Harris, Vice President of USA was also present on the occasion.
On arrival at the Capitol Hill, Prime Minister was accorded a formal welcome by the Congressional Leaders. Thereafter, Prime Minister had separate meetings with the House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, and the Congressional Leaders.
In his address, Prime Minister conveyed his appreciation for the long-standing and strong bipartisan support in the US Congress for the deepening of India-US relations.
Prime Minister spoke about the rapid strides made in India-US bilateral relations and shared his vision for elevating bilateral ties. He also outlined the enormous progress made by India and the opportunities that it presents for the world.
Speaker McCarthy hosted a reception in the honour of the Prime Minister. This was Prime Minister’s second address to the Joint Sitting of the US Congress. He previously addressed the US Congress during his official visit to USA in September 2016.
Ministry of Textiles
Scheme for Capacity Building in Textile Sector 
Scheme for Capacity Building in Textile Sector  was approved towards addressing the skill gap in textile sector and also to supplement the efforts of textile industry in providing gainful and sustainable employment to the youth. The objectives of Samarth are as follows:
i. To provide demand driven, placement oriented National Skills Qualifications Framework  compliant skilling programmes to incentivize and supplement the efforts of the industry in creating jobs in the organized textile and related sectors, covering the entire value chain of textiles, excluding Spinning and Weaving
ii. To promote skilling and skill upgradation in the traditional sectors of handlooms, handicrafts, sericulture and jute
iii. To enable provision of sustainable livelihood either by wage or self-employment to all sections of the society across the country
The skilling programme under Samarth is implemented through Implementing Partners  comprising Textile Industry/ Industry Associations, State Government Agencies and Sectoral Organizations of Ministry of Textiles. The details of training targets allocated to various Implementing Partners after physical verification of training centres under the scheme are as follows:
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Agency
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Training targets allocated

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Industry/ Industry Associations 
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1,36,073
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Industry/ Industry Associations 
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30,326
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State Government Agencies
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90,078
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|
Sectoral Agencies
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43,020
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|
Industry Association working with MSME textile industries
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34,572
Status of beneficiaries trained so far under Samarth Scheme in Andhra Pradesh is as follows:
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S.No.
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District
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Number of beneficiaries
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|
1.
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Anantapur
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395
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|
2.
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Krishna
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53
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|
3.
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SPSR Nellore
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|
30
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|
4.
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West Godavari
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|
30
|
|
|
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TOTAL
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508293 beneficiaries completed training, of which 85 have been provided placement.
All training batches ongoing during March, 2020 had to be cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic and restriction imposed on account of lockdown declared by the Government. Further, the Government had allowed commencement of skill development training programme only from September, 2020. In view of the impact of COVID-19, the actual physical achievement and utilization of funds have been affected under the scheme. However, a special measure has been initiated during the period to carry out online Training of Trainers  programme and more than 500 trainers have been certified through online mode.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Textiles, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Railways
With more than 6000 RKM, Railways log highest ever figures in Electrification of routes and Show astonishing 37 % jump in one year
With 45,881 RKM i.e. 71 % have been electrified by 31.03.2021
An astonishing 34 % of total rail electrification has been completed in last three years alone
Major boost to environment
Railways use Covid as an opportunity to accelerate the Speed of projects
Indian Railways has logged highest ever electrification of sections covering 6,015 Route Kilometer in single year during 2020-21.
Despite COVID pandemic, It has surpassed the previous highest of 5,276 RKM achieved in 2018-19.
It is a proud moment for Indian Railways for achieving target of 6000 km plus electrification project completion during tough time 2020-21. Indian Railways is becoming environment friendly and energy secured.
The latest Broad Gauge network of Indian Railways is 63,949 Route kilometer  and with 740 km of Konkan Railway is 64,689 RKM, out of which 45,881 RKM i.e. 71 % have been electrified by 31.03.2021.
A lot of emphasis has been given to Railway Electrification in recent years with a view to reduce the Nation's dependence on imported petroleum-based energy and to enhance the country's energy security, with a vision of providing eco-friendly, faster and energy-efficient mode of transportation.
More than 5 times electrification was achieved during  last seven years as compared to during 2007-14. Since 2014, a record 24,080 RKM  have been electrified against electrification of 4,337 RKM  during 2007-14.
Out of total 45,881 RKM electrified so far, 34 % has been electrified in last three years only.
Indian Railways has also commissioned a record 56 TSSs  during 2020-21, as against previous best of 42, which is an improvement of 33% despite COVID pandemic.
A total of 201 Traction Sub Stations have been commissioned during last seven years as well.
Some of the Major sections electrified by the Indian Railways over the year are as follows-
S.No. Major route
1. Mumbai-Howrah via Jabalpur
2. Delhi-Darbhanga-Jaynagar
3. Gorakhpur-Varanasi via Aunrihar
4. Jabalpur-Nainpur-Gondia- Ballarshah
5. Chennai-Trichy
6. Indore-Guna-Gwalior-Amritsar
7. Delhi-Jaipur-Udaipur
8. New Delhi-New coochbehar-Srirampur Assam via Patna & Katihar
9. Ajmer-Howrah
10. Mumbai-Marwar
11. Delhi-Moradabad-Tanakpur
Indian Railways has planned to fully electrify its tracks by December 2023.
Total Rail electrification would contribute to the goal of “net zero” emissions by 2030 by drawing its entire electrical load from renewable energy sources.
Ministry of Steel
Saleable Steel Production by Sail's Bokaro Steel Plant
The quantum of Saleable Steel produced by SAIL’s Bokaro Steel Plant and the details of the sale of finished and secondary Products during the last three years are as following:-

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Financial Year
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Produced
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|
Sales
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|
|
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Saleable Steel
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|
Finished Steel
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Secondary Steel Products
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|
2018-19
|
|
3626
|
|
3333
|
|
162
|
|
2019-20
|
|
3389
|
|
3198
|
|
127
|
|
2020-21
|
|
3241
|
|
3297
|
|
146
The quantum of tonnes of secondary steel products sold during the last three years are as following:-
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Financial Year
|
|
Secondary Steel Products 
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|
2018-19
|
|
162
|
|
2019-20
|
|
127
|
|
2020-21
|
|
146
The process adopted by SAIL's Bokaro Steel Plant for sale of secondary steel products is through Online Forward Auction  conducted by Mjunction Services Limited.
This information was given by Union Minister of Steel Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
PIB Headquarters
BIS RAIDS 3 PACKAGED DRINKING WATER UNITS FAKE PACKAGED DRINKING WATER IN PET JARS & PET BOTTLES SEIZED
A team of officials from Bureau of Indian Standards , Southern Regional Office , Chennai conducted Enforcement search and seizure operation on 30/12/2019 at 1) M/s. Sri Balaji Beverages, 3/540, Four Way Track, , Ponnakudi Village, Tirunelveli-627151 2) M/s. Hebziba Products, 815/1, Ravi Avenue, Pudukulam Gramam, Reddiarpatti Post, Palayamkottai Taluk, Tirunelveli and on 31.12.2019 at M/s. Max Aqua Care, Survey No. 409 A 12A2C, 1/13C, Krishna Nagar, Thirupani Karisalkulam Road, Kondanagaram, Tirunelveli on information of suspected violation of BIS Act 2016. The details of search and seizure operation are given below:
1) During the operation on 30.12.2019 at 1) M/s. Sri Balaji Beverages, 3/540, Four Way Track, , Ponnakudi Village, Tirunelveli-627151, 20L PET Jars were seized from the unit having brand name as “ZIGMA” .
2) On 30.12.2019 at M/s. Hebziba Products, 815/1, Ravi Avenue, Pudukulam Gramam, Reddiarpatti Post, Palayamkottai Taluk, Tirunelveli, 20L PET Jars and 1 Litre PET Bottles were seized from the unit having brand name as “HARISH AQUA” .
3) On 31.12.2019 at M/s. Max Aqua Care, Survey No. 409 A 12A2C, 1/13C, Krishna Nagar, Thirupani Karisalkulam Road, Kondanagaram, Tirunelveli, 1 Litre PET BOTTLES, 500ml PET BOTTLES and 300ml PET BOTTLES were seized from the unit having brand name as “AVVA”.
Action is being initiated by Chennai Branch Office, SRO against the offenders under Bureau of Indian Standards Act 2016. The offence is punishable with imprisonment up to two years or a fine of minimum Rs.2,00,000/- for the first offence and not less than Rs.5,00,000/- for the repeat offence or both as per section 29  of BIS Act 2016, according to a press release issued by Bureau of Indian Standards Chennai.